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Milford State Park offers horseback riding opportunities around Milford Lake with multiple equestrian-friendly campgrounds. Sunset Ridge has primitive camping sites alongside five cabins named after horse breeds, with covered picnic shelters, tables, and grills at each site. Eagle Ridge provides horse pens and accommodates RVs with full hookups. The campground has spacious sites with water views and is located near the beach area. Campers report seeing wildlife including blue herons, bald eagles, and golden eagles during their stays.
The equestrian campground at Milford State Park features horse stalls and dedicated trails for riding. Tuttle Creek State Park's Randolph area, approximately 30 miles east of Fort Riley, also provides equestrian sites with water access and shower facilities. Primitive camping areas throughout both parks accommodate hammocks and tents. The parks maintain hiking paths that double as horse trails, with sunflowers and butterfly populations visible during migration seasons. Trail access points connect directly to horse camping areas, allowing riders to set out directly from their sites without trailering to a separate trailhead. Limited shade exists at some equestrian sites, so visitors should plan accordingly during summer months.
"We stayed lakeside at one of the primitive sites. Nice lake view, and quite. It was late July so pretty buggy outside the tent."
"There are clean restrooms and shower house, a dump, and access to trails. There are group sites near by with extra long tables, volleyball,basketball,horseshoes,and trails."
from $10 - $23 / night
Check Availability"Milford lake is a large beautiful lake near Junction City Kansas. There are 8 different campgrounds around the lake,3 cabin areas, multiple marinas and day use areas and swim beaches."
"Great activities to do in lake and a fun splash pad for the kids. Lots of trails and equestrian trails to hike. Fishing was fun and I believe the lake is regularly stocked. Will stay here again."
from $21 - $23 / night
Check Availability"Has equestrian amenities, but sites are not limited to horse enthusiasts. Any campers welcome."
"There are 5 cabins all with horse breed names and there is one that is ADA."
from $10 - $95 / night
Check Availability"There is a medium sized playground near the swimming area. There are horse pens located at the Eagle Ridge site. Eagle Ridge has full hook-ups."
"very well kept trails wind through this park. I went with my two dogs and husband for a fall afternoon hike and thoroughly enjoyed the wooded scenery!"
from $22 / night
Check Availability"This was a beautiful clean campground with a nice lake. Only complaint is that several of the restrooms were still closed due to a flood in 2019."
"There is also a swim beach and a hiking trail. It’s a very pretty area and this park has wildlife to view like the large flock of turkey vultures who live in the dead trees of cedar point."
from $10 - $23 / night
Check Availability"Stayed here for a couple nights, its a nice campground but fairly busy with close proximity to Manhattan and Fort Riley as well as the ORV park. Predominantly RV campers and off road rigs."
"My husband and I stayed in a site with beautiful trees and sunflowers growing all around us. The monarchs must have been migrating because they were all over the trees."
from $19 - $21 / night
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GuideStayed here for a couple nights, its a nice campground but fairly busy with close proximity to Manhattan and Fort Riley as well as the ORV park. Predominantly RV campers and off road rigs. We were able to snag a drive up tent spot and had no neighbors which was nice and relaxing.
ScoutHas equestrian amenities, but sites are not limited to horse enthusiasts. Any campers welcome.
LegendMilford lake is a large beautiful lake near Junction City Kansas. There are 8 different campgrounds around the lake,3 cabin areas, multiple marinas and day use areas and swim beaches. There is an equestrian campground with stalls and trails. We really like Prairie View with our camper door facing the lake. Loved the wild life too
GuideGreat activities to do in lake and a fun splash pad for the kids. Lots of trails and equestrian trails to hike. Fishing was fun and I believe the lake is regularly stocked. Will stay here again.
TravelerReally nice campground. Big RV spots with great views. The beach area was small but nice. There is a medium sized playground near the swimming area. There are horse pens located at the Eagle Ridge site. Eagle Ridge has full hook-ups. The only negative is that there were very few bathrooms and showers.
GuideNice campgrounds for horse people, although there are hiking trails, as well. Water is available. Showers and toilets are nice. This is on the north end of Tuttle.
GuideNice clean campgrounds. We stayed lakeside at one of the primitive sites. Nice lake view, and quite. It was late July so pretty buggy outside the tent. Reservations were easy and the scenic drives around the lake are beautiful. Junction City is 10 minutes away for all your needs.
LegendSunset Ridge is a small tenting campground along side sunset cabins. Sunset ridge is nicely shaded. Each site has a covered picnic shelter and grill. The sites are nice and spacious. The cabins to have large shelters with tables and grill. There are 5 cabins all with horse breed names and there is one that is ADA.
TravelerCovered pavilion with a view of the lake. We happened on it thru Dyrt on our way out to Yellowstone and it fit our needs exactly. Close to I-70, but you felt away from everything. Highly recommend.
Milford State Park extends across 1,084 acres surrounding Milford Lake, the largest lake in Kansas. Located approximately 9 miles northwest of Junction City, the park experiences hot summers with temperatures averaging 90°F and cold winters dropping to 20°F. The landscape features rolling Flint Hills terrain with limestone outcroppings and tall grass prairie species that support horseback riding throughout several dedicated equestrian campgrounds.
Lakeside fishing spots: Primitive sites at Woodland Hills campground offer direct lake access for fishing. "Great spot to fish swim or boat. Set up tent in the dark and woke up to an amazing view," notes Christa C. about Woodland Hills — Milford State Park.
Kayak launching: Prairie View campground features sites with water frontage allowing visitors to launch kayaks directly from their campsites. Shannon G. reports that at Prairie View — Milford State Park, "We were able to launch our kayaks a few feet from our campsite which was nice. Each campsite was equipped with electric and water, a fire ring, and a picnic table."
Wildlife observation: Bird watching opportunities abound throughout the campgrounds. "We were able to see a few blue heron and a Golden and a bald eagle," mentions Shannon G. regarding their stay at Prairie View campground. Turkey vultures can be spotted at Cedar Point, where Shannon notes "this park has wildlife to view like the large flock of turkey vultures who live in the dead trees of cedar point."
Spacious sites: Cedar Point offers generous camping areas for tent and hammock camping. According to Michelle S., "We were able to find a lovely primitive camp site for hammock camping!!!" at Cedar Point — Milford State Park.
Water views: Many sites at Eagle Ridge offer views of Milford Lake. Lisa S. remarks that there are "Big RV spots with great views" at Eagle Ridge — Milford State Park. These lakefront sites provide scenic vantage points for watching sunsets over the water.
Seasonal wildflowers: During late summer and early fall, wildflowers attract monarch butterflies. "My husband and I stayed in a site with beautiful trees and sunflowers growing all around us. The monarchs must have been migrating because they were all over the trees," shares Jessica C. about her experience at Randolph area of Tuttle Creek State Park.
Weather preparedness: Prairie View campground has experienced flooding issues during heavy rain seasons. Crystal C. warns, "This campground is prone to lower sites flooding when rains are abundant... Currently there are less than 10 sites available at this location, road is barricaded and the waters are literally in the backyard of all sites as it has created a peninsula."
Facility limitations: Some campgrounds have restricted bathroom access following past flooding events. Michelle S. notes about Cedar Point, "Only complaint is that several of the restrooms were still closed due to a flood in 2019."
Insect protection: Bring appropriate bug spray when camping in summer months. Jessica C. advises visitors to Randolph — Tuttle Creek State Park, "Bring bug spray, as the mosquitoes and chiggers were biting!"
Beach areas: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming beaches with amenities for children. Lisa S. mentions that at Eagle Ridge, "The beach area was small but nice. There is a medium sized playground near the swimming area."
Life jacket availability: Safety equipment is provided at some swimming areas. Shannon G. found that at Woodland Hills campground, "I think it's so neat how they have life jackets hanging in case you didn't bring any."
Water recreation: Splash pads supplement lake swimming options for families with young children. Kaylyn B. reports that at Prairie View, there are "Great activities to do in lake and a fun splash pad for the kids."
Full hookup options: Eagle Ridge campground offers complete utility connections for RVs. Lisa explains that "Eagle Ridge has full hook-ups" while noting its proximity to equestrian facilities with "horse pens located at the Eagle Ridge site."
Dump station access: For RVs without sewer hookups, alternative disposal options exist. Savannah advises at Woodland Hills, "There's a sewage dump station the next camping loop over (Hickory Hollow) if you can't stay at a space with a sewage hookup."
Site selection: Choose higher elevation sites during wet seasons to avoid flooding issues. Crystal C. recommends for equestrian camping near Fort Riley, Kansas: "Call ahead before visiting this park as a whole to check conditions. With limited locations for camping currently available you will be happier by checking in advance rather than coming and experiencing being turned away."
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